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Apply Industry-Leading Technology MultiCam envisions, engineers, manufactures, markets and supports a variety of custom CNC

cutting solutions. We integrate advanced technology and value into highly productive, easy-to

use-systems that we build to last.

World-Class EngineeringThe engineering process begins with customer studies and discussions. Once we understand

your needs, we create a solution to satisfy your requirements. Our world-class design team

utilizes state-of-the-art CAD systems to design, verify and document all MultiCam products. We

research resourceful cutting-edge technologies continually to improve all of our CNC machines

and maximize output. The key word at the end of each day is productivity!

In-House ManufacturingWith our factory under one roof, we ensure quality control throughout the manufacturing cycle.

Unlike other companies that simply assemble machines after outsourcing parts, MultiCam

manufactures most everything in house. Because we’re in the automation business, we utilize this

technique in every manufacturing application we can.

Prompt Worldwide Technical SupportMultiCam Technical Support is just a phone call away! Factory-trained technicians at each

Technology Center around the globe are prepared to diagnose and solve problems. In-stock

spare parts are ready to ship from your local distribution center. These regional experts assure

timely assistance whenever you need help.

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The MultiCam 3000 Series Plasma is the perfect choice for those looking for value in a machine tool quality CNC Plasma Cutting System. The rigid, all-steel frame supports a variety of standard or high-definition plasma units and is combined with the industry’s easiest to use operator interface, as well as the quality features and high level of service that comes with owning a MultiCam.

And because its a MultiCam, the 3000 Series also comes with the full support of the MultiCam Technology Center network, with locations worldwide. MultiCam sales, service, support, and training are always located nearby.

MultiCam, Inc. 1025 West Royal LaneDFW Airport, Texas 75261972.929.4070 • fax 972.929.4071www.multicam.com • [email protected]

All specifications subject to change. © 2008 MultiCam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Features & Specifications Guide for MultiCam 3000 Series CNC Plasma

High Performance... ...Affordable Price!

Innovation. Quality. Performance.

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No machine offers more standard features than the MultiCam.

User-friendly operator interface• High-Speed contouring• Fully programmable retract between parts.• Automatic initial pierce height• User-friendly MultiCam EZ Control• Material Database• Precision dual X-axis drives• Stress-relieved heavy duty all steel construction.• 25 mm linear ball bearing profile rails for maximum • stiffness12 Megabytes of Memory with unlimited file size transfer • capabilitiesStandard Ethernet or RS232 direct connections •

Integrated Material Database

Normally when you change material type, material thickness, or arc current many parameters such as feedrate, pierce delay, pierce height, etc. all need to be adjusted. MultiCam has made this process simple by integrating all of these cutting values into an easy-to-use menu driven database on our hand held controller. The user simply selects material type, thickness, and arc current and all of the settings are adjusted automatically.

Zoned down draft table (Optional)

To get the best fume extraction, MultiCam focuses the fume extraction in the cutting area. Pneumatic control of plenum zones is integrated directly into the MultiCam controller. This advanced integration allows us to focus the fume evacuation where the cutting is by opening and closing ports or zones. Zone control is automatic and programmable. Additional parameters adjust zone crossing for smoother zone transitions.

3000 Series Specifications

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Base Frame The MultiCam 3000 Series base frame is a one piece steel plate frame that is welded, stress relieved, and machined. One piece construction allows for a very accurate and smooth cutting system. It also greatly reduces the amount of time needed for installation and basically removes the possibility for installation errors that could affect the performance and accuracy of the system.

Dual X axis – 25mm Linear Rails, AC Brushless Servos, Precision Planetary Gearboxes, and Rack and Pinion.

Gantry

The gantry is made of a 3/8” thick steel tube that is welded, stress-relieved, and precision machined. The gantry has been engineered to provide a smooth, vibration free cut.

Y axis – 25mm Linear Rails, AC Brushless Servos, Precision Planetary Gearboxes, and Rack and Pinion.

Gantry Supports

The 3000 Series gantry supports are manufactured from grey iron castings. These cast iron components in conjunction with wide X-axis bearing spacing, help dampen vibration and give the structural tube gantry extremely rigid support.

Table

MultiCam has engineered custom cut steel slats that help to greatly reduces dross build up.

Working surface: steel slat down draftLoading capacity: up to 1.5” thick steel

Feed

Cutting Speed: 1,000 ipm Rapid Traverse (X and Y): 1,800 ipm

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Precision Planetary Gearboxes

Alpha Precision Planetary Gearboxes are the top of the line in the industry. Case hardened and finished ground high carbon alloy steel gears guarantee the lowest backlash and highest service life available. Alpha Gearboxes are one of the many components that make the MultiCam a smooth, accurate, and long-lasting cutting system.

Single Stage 10:1 • Backlash < 2 arcmin • Efficiency > 97% • Low noise level • Designed for cyclic and continuous operation with a 100% • duty cycle5-Year Manufacturer Warranty•

Regulator Units

Machines equipped with tool changing spindles come standard with SMC filter regulator units that also include an ambient air drier.

Linear Bearings

25 mm ball linear bearing profile rails with stainless spring steel strip cover

High rigidity and load capacities in all directions.• Lowest possible noise level and best running • characteristics.High torque load capacity• 4 bearing packs per axis•

Dross Trays (optional)

Removal dross trays make it possible to easily retrieve small parts that fall into the cutting table. They also simplify the process of cleaning the vacuum plenum. The dross trays are are supported by 6 Industrial Radial load track cam rollers. Each roller has has the capacity of supporting up to 1,800 lbs and enables the dross trays to roll smoothly in and out of the cutting table.

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Designed for manufacturers who need to cut heavy plateor need a large processing area without sacrificing accuracy or cut quality. The 6000 Series motion platform is independent of the cutting surface helping to insure that the motion platform will not be damaged from material loading or from the high heat of oxyfuel cutting. Available widths are from 8’-20’, with lengths starting at 12’. Add additional 10’ sections to make the 6000 system the perfect complement to your production facility. With a rapid traverse speed of 1000 ipm, the rigid, heavy, all-steel construction combined with precision guide ways makes this system one of the most accurate heavy cutting systems on the market today.

MultiCam, Inc. 1025 West Royal LaneDFW Airport, Texas 75261972.929.4070 • fax 972.929.4071www.multicam.com • [email protected]

All specifications subject to change. © 2008 MultiCam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Features & Specifications Guide for MultiCam 6000 Series CNC Plasma

Rugged, Heavy-Duty......High Performance!


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No machine offers more standard features than the MultiCam.

High-Speed contouring• Fully programmable retract between parts.• Automatic initial pierce height• User-friendly MultiCam Controller• Material Database• Modular X-axis beams are made from heavy • tubing with machined bearing referencesGround roller ways with integrated rack • and wipersGantry has front mounted linear bearing and • robust rack driveCapable of carriying several different process’ such as: Ox-• fuel, Plasma, Hy Definition Plasma, Scribe, Drill & Tap, and ElectrospindleStress-relieved heavy duty all steel construction.• 12 Megabytes of Memory with unlimited file size transfer • capabilitiesStandard Ethernet communications• Single carriage can support Oxy-fuel and Plasma with torch • height control

Integrated Material Database

Normally when you change material type, material thickness, or arc current, many parameters such as feedrate, pierce delay, pierce height, etc. all need to be adjusted. MultiCam has made this process simple by integrating all of these cutting values into an easy-to-use menu driven database on our hand held controller. The user simply selects material type, thickness, and arc current and all of the settings are adjusted automatically.

Modular Base Rails The MultiCam 6000 Series modular base rails are made from 1/2” thick 8” x 12” tubular steel. 1” by 1.5” steel bars are welded to the steel tubes, stress relieved, and then precision machined. This extremely ridged base reduces vibration and allows for the best cutting quality. 5 foot and 10 foot modular sections can be added for long machine lengths. Dual X axis – ground roller ways, Rack and Pinion, AC Brushless Servos, and Gudel Gearboxes


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Gantry

The gantry is made of a 1/4” thick 12” square tubular steel and reinforced by 1/4 thick structural steel that is welded, stress-relieved, and precision machined. The gantry has been engineered to provide a smooth, vibration free cut and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) was used to insure minimum deflection over wide spans.

Y axis – 25mm Linear Rails, AC Brushless Servos, Precision Planetary Gearboxes, and Rack and Pinion

Gantry Supports

The 6000 Series gantry supports are manufactured from 1.5” thick flame cut steel plate. They are welded, stress-relieved, and precision machined. Wide X axis bearing spacing and heavy plate help dampen vibration and give the structural tube gantry extremely rigid support.

Feed

Cutting Speed: 800 ipm• Rapid Traverse (X and Y) 1800ipm•

Precision Worm GearBoxes (X-Axis)

We use high performance worm gearboxes especially developed for use in high performance Servo-Driven Systems. The backlash is adjustable to zero and is set by rotating the two eccentric flanges located on either side of the gearbox housing. These high torque, low backlash, gearboxes are ideal for positioning the heavy gantry at high speeds and high acceleration rates without sacrificing smooth motion.

Single Stage 24:1• Backlash < 3 arcmin• Low Noise Level•

Regulator Units

Machines equipped with tool changing spindles come standard with SMC filter regulator units that also include an ambient air drier.

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6000 SeriesBridge & Rail System

6000 Series Specs (inches)

• Z-Axis Clearance: 38.5" (without a cutting table)• Z axis Working Range: 38" to 26"• Z-Axis Travel: 12"• Repeatability: +/- .001"• Positional Displacement Accuracy:+/- .010" over 10 feet• Cutting Speed: 800 ipm• Rapid Traverse: 1,000 ipm• Drive System X and Y axis: Rack and Pinion• Drive System Z axis: Balls Screw

6000 Series Specs (metric)

• Z-Axis Clearance: 978 mm• Z axis Working Range: 965mm to 660 mm• Z-Axis Travel: 305 mm• Repeatability: +/- .025 mm• Positional Displacement Accuracy: +/- .250 mm over 3 meters• Cutting Speed: 20.3 m/min• Rapid Traverse: 25.4 m/min• Drive System X and Y axis: Rack and Pinion• Drive System Z axis: Balls Screw

Size Chart (inches) Size Chart (metric)

*Additional Lengths can be added in 10 foot sections *Additional Lengths can be added in 3048mm sections

Y axis X axisMachine Model Working Area Working Area

6-405-P 100" 145"6-502-P 120" 60"6-505-P 120" 145"6-605-P 144" 145"6-705-P 180" 145"6-905-P 240" 145"

Y axis X axisMachine Model Working Area Working Area

6-405-P 2540 mm 3683 mm6-502-P 3048 mm 1524 mm6-505-P 3048 mm 3683 mm6-605-P 3657 mm 3683 mm6-705-P 4572 mm 3683 mm6-905-P 6096 mm 3683 mm

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Materials Cut

6000 Series Plasma with HPR 260 cuts 5⁄8" plate steel

6000 Series Plasma with six-head oxy-fuel system

Decorative sheet-steel parts

• Steel

• Stainless Steel

• Aluminum

• Brass

• Bronze

• Copper

• Diamond Plate

• Expanded Metal

• Galvanized

• And More

3000 Series Plasma with CNC interface

and rotary indexer optionsOptional Five-Axis Plasma head

allows 3-D bevel cutting

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Advanced Graphical CNC InterfaceMultiCam’s exclusive EZ G-Code programming software allows any

operator to create a CNC file using CAD or illustration programs

without the need to know M & G coding.

Just focus on the finished product rather

than on learning a new system.

is the heart of every MultiCam cutting solution.

Operating a MultiCam is

Pick it & Click it!Introducing EZ Parts by MultiCam—the latest parametric software in parts manufacturing. Designing and creating parts has never been easier! If you can think it, EZ Parts can make it.

Offering a complete parts library, 54 standard templates and a customizing feature, MultiCam EZ Parts software makes nesting parts as easy as 1,2,3.

1. Select a part from the EZ Parts library and fill in the custom parameters. 2. Click and send the part for toolpathing. 3. Click Nest and cut out the parts.

With a click of the mouse, MultiCam EZ Parts can create and nest multiple parts on one sheet of material. And that’s not all! Whether you want to define a new gusset, flange or lift hook, MultiCam EZ Parts has the solution.

Work Smarter, Not Harder.

tel 972.929.4070www.multicam.com


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Adaptive Automatic Torch Height Control

MultiCam has introduced one of the most advanced automatic torch height control systems on the market today. The challenge was to make the torch height control extremely responsive when cutting thin metals and very smooth when cutting thick metals. To achieve the best cut quality possible it is critical to keep the torch tip to work distance very consistent. If the torch height control is too responsive on thick metals the cut edge quality will not be smooth. If the torch height control is not responsive enough when cutting thin metals the torch will not be able to adjust quickly enough. The cut height will not be ideal and the torch may even crash into the material. Competitive torch height control systems are independent from the motion controller. They cannot automatically adapt to changes in cut speed and material thickness. The only connection to the motion controller is a signal that disables the torch height controller when the machine drops below 100% of the set cut speed. Because of this limited integration, the torch height controller is forced to use a set of parameters that is somewhere in the middle.

Unlike these controllers the MultiCam Torch Height Control is fully integrated with the motion controller. The sensitivity of the Torch Height control is automatically adjusted based on the current cutting parameters. The MultiCam gives the customer the best of both worlds. Very fast response when cutting thin metals, smooth slower adjustments when cutting thick plate. The best part is that all of these adjustments happen automatically for the end user. Height control is an integral function of the controller itself, there are fewer parts, which translates into less maintenance cost.

Quick-stop crash protection (optional)

The quick-stop crash protection torch holder makes changing consumable a snap, and protects your investment against serious damage.

During the cut process it is possible for small parts to tilt up. If the torch hits one of these obstacles, the torch release and shift to the side. The machine will pause and allow the user to fix the problem and continue on.


MultiCam Factory TourMultiCam’s 135,000-square-foot corporate facility in DFW Airport, Texas, features over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Our goal is to produce high-quality, commercial-grade machinery at reasonable prices. So as a manufacturer of precision CNC machinery, we reinvest a significant portion of our profits into automating our own factory.

At MultiCam, our engineering staff designs all products in house using

SolidWorks 3-D modeling software. FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

software allows our engineers to simulate structural machine loads

so we can design appropriate safety factors into each area of every CNC

cutting machine.

We manufacture all machine control systems to NEC standards. MultiCam platforms feature major name-brand components that are either UL listed or recognized, and we are CE certified to ship to Europe.

MultiCam stocks steel in 12-meter lengths. We order steel in full

truckloads to help reduce costs and control lead times.

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Our MultiCam 3000 Series HyPerformance Plasma system cuts plate steel that we process on our precision CNC press brake.

MultiCam processes aluminum extrusions with a custom-built MultiCam CNC router.

Using precision band saws, we cut steel tubes and bar stock to length.

A Motoman six-axis welding robot mounted on a CNC-controlled

MultiCam 20-foot slider mechanism seam welds frames.

Engineering Advancements

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MultiCam Factory Tour

Before machining frames, we stress relieve them for sturdy reliability. Then we use a Uniport 6000 to process both frames and gantries. It has a work envelope of 40' (X), 10' (Y) and 4' (Z) and is capable of machining tolerances of ± 0.0005".

To be environmentally friendly, MultiCam applies low-VOC, high-solid paints

with HVLP systems.

MultiCam machines most small components on high-tolerance

Cincinnati Milacron vertical machining centers.

For multi-sided machining of critical gantry support and Z-axis castings, we use a Giddings & Lewis horizontal machining center.

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Our network of experts features over 70

MultiCam Technology Centers worldwide.

MatCam OZ, Australia

MultiCam Midwest , Illinois

MultiCam Québec, Canada

MultiCam Republic of South AfricaABC/MultiCam, Colorado

MultiCam China

MultiCam GmbH, Germany

HaWe Systems, Czech RepublicPerez Camps, SpainMultiCam Great Lakes, Michigan

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